Atlanta Monster

In the depths of an Atlanta forest, a clash between activists and authorities ended in tragedy. But the official narrative doesn't add up.

We Came to the Forest, a new investigative podcast from Wondery, Campsite Media, and TenderfootTV, peels back the layers of secrecy surrounding a deadly confrontation that shook a community to its core.

Through exclusive recordings and never-before-released eyewitness accounts, host Matthew Schaer exposes the hidden truths behind a nighttime shootout that left one activist dead and countless lives forever changed. As we dig deeper, we uncover a web of conflicting testimonies, missing evidence, and allegations of a cover-up reaching the highest levels of law enforcement.

From the idealistic dreams of young environmentalists to the complex motivations of local officials, this story challenges our understanding of justice, activism, and the lengths people will go to protect what they believe in.

What actually happened in the forest? 

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January 1974. Four members of a family are killed in their home in Wichita, Kansas. Investigators are mystified. Nothing like this has ever happened before in Wichita. Little did they know, this was just the beginning. 

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‘Monster: BTK’, the newest installment in the ‘Monster’ franchise, reveals the true story of the Wichita, Kansas serial killer who murdered at least 10 people between 1974 and 1991. Known by the moniker, BTK – Bind Torture Kill, his notoriety was bolstered by the taunting letters he sent to police, and the chilling phone calls he made to media outlets. BTK’s identity was finally revealed in 2005 to the shock of his family, his community, and the world. He was the serial killer next door.

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A new season. A new monster. Coming January 13th... MONSTER: BTK. Binge all previous season of Monster now! [Listen]

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Payne interviews acclaimed criminal profiler John Douglas about his work on Atlanta's Missing & Murdered case. Plus, a case update— the current mayor reopens the Atlanta Child Murders for further investigation.

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Why is Sidney Dorsey so important to this case?  What role did he have in the Atlanta Child Murders, and why is he in a Georgia Prison?

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Recalling Wayne's time working as a stringer... under the cover of night.

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Live from CrimeCon 2018, Payne Lindsey and team take you inside the hit podcasts Atlanta Monster and Up and Vanished. Moderated by HowStuffWorks’ Jason Hoch.

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Live from the TuneIn stage at SXSW, the team gives a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Atlanta Monster. Moderated by Tracy Kaplan.

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Payne and the team answer more listener questions.

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Payne and the team answer listener questions.

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In this case, the truth depends on who you choose to believe.

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Trial by trace evidence.

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One thing is clear -- no one can agree on The List.

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What car did Wayne really drive? Where did the reward money go? And was Wayne scouted by the CIA?

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The team behind Atlanta Monster digs deeper into untold stories

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Payne explores theories of Klan involvement within the case.

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Payne and the team gear up for a closer look at the so-called "bridge incident."

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Payne makes contact with the alleged Atlanta Monster.

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Wayne Williams through the eyes of those seemingly closest to him...

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